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Thousands of Filipinos gather for Blackpink concert in Manila
“Such a fun night for all PH Blinks here at MOA Arena! We hope to see you again, BLACKPINK! #BLACKPINKatMOAArena #BLACKPINKinManila #BLACKPINKINYOURAREAMANILA” (Photo: @moaarena/Instagram)
The SM Mall of Asia Arena (MOA) was filled with thousands of people last Saturday, February 2 as Korean girl group Blackpink, which consists of Jennie, Jinsoo, Lisa, and Rose, throw their first-ever concert in the country in honor of their In Your Area tour.
Blackpink has been handled by YG Entertainment since 2016.
They’re known for hits “Ddu-Du Ddu-Du,” “Forever Young,” “Stay,” and “Whistle.” Prior to the beginning of their performance last Saturday night, Rose told fans, “We’re so so excited to perform here in Manila. I hope you guys are ready to have fun tonight. Let’s have fun!” The South Korean girl group also performed their track “Kiss and Makeup,” which is a collaboration with British singer Dua Lipa. Nearing the end of the concert, Jisoo expressed to her fans, “Thank you so much for support our concert in Manila. I’m very happy, very grateful and I love you,” with Lisa adding, “You guys are amazing! Thank you so, so much! I love you! Salamat!”
Among the celebrities that were spotted watching the show include Liza Soberano, Andrea Brillantes, Alexa Ilacad, Maymay Entrata, Edward Barber, Riva Quenery, AC Bonifacio, Sue Ramirez, Kristel Fulgar, Chie Filomeno, Charles Kieron, Jameson Blake, Rayt Carreon, Krissha Viaje, Richard Juan, Nichole Barranda, Ryan Bang, Jasmine Curtis-Smith, and Anne Curtis.
A few days before the concert, Anne gave 34 of her fans tickets to the concert through her foundation, Dream Machine, as part of her birthday celebration on February 17. She tells them, “Hope you enjoyed your merienda and I hope you all the enjoy the concert to the MAX! Congratulations and continue to spread light and love in this world!
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Blackpink also recently announced that they will take their In Your Area tour to North America, Europe, and Australia in 2019. They will also be performing at Coachella in California alongside Childish Gambino, DJ Snake, and Diplo in April.
